http://blog.nwf.org/2011/05/wildlife-gardening-for-beginners-five-simple-steps/ The National Wildlife Federation's blog Sat, 25 May 2013 06:56:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://blog.nwf.org/2011/05/wildlife-gardening-for-beginners-five-simple-steps/comment-page-1/#comment-12740 Composting ~ Learning The Baby Steps | Sonoran Dreamtime Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:36:07 +0000 http://blog.nwf.org/wildlifepromise/?p=20876#comment-12740 [...] region specific plants to create habitat and attract wildlife to backyards and patios.  Go HERE for some starter tips from the National Wildlife Federation to turn your yard into a wildlife [...]

]]> http://blog.nwf.org/2011/05/wildlife-gardening-for-beginners-five-simple-steps/comment-page-1/#comment-8837 Arlene Hart Wed, 04 May 2011 02:50:00 +0000 http://blog.nwf.org/wildlifepromise/?p=20876#comment-8837 A water feature can be the single most inviting reason wildlife will visit your yard and is important to regularly clean the water container( be it a birdbath or a shallow pan!) Regularly so that bacteria isn’t spread. Also monitor for mosquitos. West Nile Virus is spread by infected breeding females and can be deadly to some species of animals and birds( as well as to people!).

]]> http://blog.nwf.org/2011/05/wildlife-gardening-for-beginners-five-simple-steps/comment-page-1/#comment-8835 Ajhart Wed, 04 May 2011 02:41:00 +0000 http://blog.nwf.org/wildlifepromise/?p=20876#comment-8835 A water feature can be the single most attractive part of a yard, buy it’s really important to regularly clean the container ( bird bath or s simple 1 1/2″ pan!) So as to not spread bacteria. Also, monitor for mosquitos for West Nile virus is spread by breeding females. Mosquitoes dunks which prevent mosquito larvae from hatching are very inexpensive. Better yet, empty the water daily.

]]> http://blog.nwf.org/2011/05/wildlife-gardening-for-beginners-five-simple-steps/comment-page-1/#comment-8796 sneither Tue, 03 May 2011 20:57:00 +0000 http://blog.nwf.org/wildlifepromise/?p=20876#comment-8796 I certified a few years ago and now my yard is full of critters.. to the point I can not plant veggies, but who cares with all the wonderful animals and birds I have.
There is a creek out back with gators also… love it!
Sandy
So Fla

]]> http://blog.nwf.org/2011/05/wildlife-gardening-for-beginners-five-simple-steps/comment-page-1/#comment-8791 noelle claire Tue, 03 May 2011 15:48:00 +0000 http://blog.nwf.org/wildlifepromise/?p=20876#comment-8791 so easy! not everyone can live in the country but these are great tips.

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